Saturday, January 22, 2011

Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Cake

blueberry lemon buttermilk cake.
(justcookalready.com)
this cake is amazing. amazing. and it is so easy to whip together, it's the perfect summer cake. ingredients:1 cup all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 large egg1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 cup well shaken buttermilk5 oz fresh blueberries {raspberries or blackberries would be delicious as well}preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in the middle of oven. butter/flour or spray an 8 inch round cake pan.whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. add almond extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. add egg and beat well.at low speed, mix in flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the buttermilk in two batches, mixing until just combined. pour batter into cake pan, spreading and smoothing top. scatter berries evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool to warm, 10 to 15 minutes more. invert onto a plate and cut into 8 slices.i serve this with freshly whipped cream and it is so yummy. enjoy!!

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